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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Heres a question for you What comes to mind when you hear the word record? More than likely, you think about a medical record. Right? Well, youre not alone. When most providers think record, they think about a patient chart. And even though medical records are central to any practice, other documents must also be managed. Every aspect of your practice generates records that must be organized, protected, and retained for specific periods, including financial and employee records, vendor contracts

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Clinical Conflict? Train Your Team to Handle It

American Medical Compliance

Long hours, emotional stress, and fast-paced decision-making can sometimes lead to clinical conflictbetween colleagues, between departments, or even between healthcare workers and patients. Unfortunately, this type of conflict happens more often than many realize. A survey by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) found that 44% of healthcare workers reported hearing negative comments about colleagues or leaders, and 52% witnessed other forms of disrespect, such as lying, false acc

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Stop Apologizing For Things You Don’t Control

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There are times in leadership when apologizing for things outside your control can be the right thing to do, but not always. So many nurse leaders today tell me that they are saying “I am sorry” multiple times each day, and it is burning them out. Consider […] The post Stop Apologizing For Things You Don’t Control appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Canadian Nurses and our ethical mandate: The impact of American politics

Nursology

Contributors: Cameron R. Albright, Lisa Bland, Lisa Goldberg In our recently published commentary in the Halifax Examiner, an independent, investigative, and adversarial news site in Atlantic Canada, we three Canadian nurses address the disruptive and ethically reprehensible policies emerging from the United States (US).

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Beyond the Bedside: Building Financial and Emotional Security as a Minority Home Health Nurse

Minority Nurse

Home health nursing offers numerous rewards, especially if you bring compassion and commitment. But as a minority nurse, you may face challenges that put your physical, emotional, and financial well-being at risk. However, you can meet these challenges and succeed. The Challenges Facing Minority Home Health Nurses You are the foundation of the home healthcare industry, providing necessary support in homes and communities nationwide.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

California faces unique healthcare challenges that directly impact which nursing specialties are most critically needed throughout the state. From the ongoing nurse staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic to California’s diverse population health needs, specific RN specialties stand out as particularly valuable in the Golden State’s healthcare landscape.

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Top 10 Ways to Lose Your Nursing License (Please Don’t Try This at Home)

Empowered Nurses

We know you didnt go through nursing school, boards, night shifts, and bodily fluids of every variety just to lose your license over something avoidable. But the truth iseven good nurses can get into hot water. So lets break it down: the Top 10 Ways to Get in Trouble with Your Nursing Licenseand how to stay far, far away from them. 1. Charting Before Doing the Thing Pre-charting your shift because you know what youll do might seem efficientuntil it isnt.

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“International Section” in ANS!

Advances in Nursing Science

Under the leadership of ANS Editor Eun-Ok Im, each issue of ANS now includes an International section – articles authored by nurse scholars from around the world.

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It’s Not You: How to Cope with Microaggressions in the Workplace

Minority Nurse

Microaggressions about someone’s race, ethnicity, or skills can seem like a small problem, but they’re harmful to nurses’ mental health. These types of behaviors are slight, verbal, or nonverbal acts of racism that impact marginalized people. While they don’t seem obvious to non-minority nurses, BIPOC nurses feel the ramifications through burnout and decreased work performance.

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Best Nursing Schools in Tampa, FL Revealed – Full RN Program Scorecard

Registered Nursing

Tampa Nursing Programs 2024 NCLEX First-Time Results Tampa's nursing programs posted a formidable showing in 2024, sending 910 of 984 first-time NCLEX candidates across eight campuses straight into the workforce – an overall success rate of 92.5%. The city's two heavy hitters, University of South Florida (96.6%) and University of Tampa (97.4%), delivered both high volume and elite accuracy.

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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Test-Taking Strategies for Nurses: Mastering Exams with Confidence

Daily Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student, you know that exams are very common in nursing school, leading up to taking the most important exam, the NCLEX. Exams don’t stop after graduation from your undergraduate program; you may continue to encounter exams when obtaining a specialty certification, going to grad school, or completing a board certification exam to become a nurse practitioner or certified nurse anesthetist.

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D.C. Registered Nurse First Assistant Expands Career with MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

Damon Stone got his start in the healthcare field as a Certified Surgical Technologist. The California native moved to Washington, D.C., for college in the early 1990s, but left to serve as a full-time volunteer at the World Headquarters of Jehovahs Witnesses, then located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. After a couple of years, Damon married Irene Parks (now Irene Stone) and moved to Kentucky to help care for his grandmother and uncle.

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The Legacy of Sister Marie Simone Roach: Guardian of the Discipline

Nursology

In MemoriamGuardians of the Discipline Guest Contributor: Meghann BuycoPhD student in Nursing, Trinity Western University, Canada It is an absolute honour to feature Sister Marie Simone Roach (1922-2016) as a Guardian of our Discipline. Sister Roach grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was brought up by a Roman Catholic family.

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Safety Concerns Every Travel Nurse Should Know

The Gypsy Nurse

Understanding the Unique Risks of Travel Nursing Travel nursing offers a fast-paced, rewarding career path with opportunities to explore new cities, gain diverse clinical experience, and enjoy flexible assignments. But it also comes with a unique set of safety challenges that permanent staff nurses may not face. From working late-night shifts in unfamiliar areas to securing temporary housing and commuting in new cities, travel nurses must be proactive when it comes to personal safety.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Best Nursing Schools in Ft. Myers, FL Revealed – Full RN Program Scorecard

Registered Nursing

Miami may grab the spotlight with its sheer output of new nurses, but the plot twist sits halfway down the line: Fort Myers, Florida. Despite a far smaller population, the city produced 649 first-time NCLEX passes, beating out bigger St. Petersburg and Pensacola and falling only a few hundred shy of Florida's four largest metros. That mid-curve surge cements Fort Myers as the state's "Goldilocks" nursing hub – big enough to feed hospitals a steady stream of RNs, yet compact enough to keep

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From EMT to Enterprise CNO: Dr. Brad Goettl to Lead Nursing Practice for Over 5 Million Nurses

Daily Nurse

Exciting news is emerging from Silver Spring, Maryland: the American Nurses Enterprise , which encompasses the ANA, ANCC, and the American Nurses Foundation, has appointed Dr. Bradley (Brad) Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN, as its new Chief Nursing Officer. His appointment will take effect on April 21, 2025. And if youre a nurse wondering whether the person shaping practice standards for over 5 million nurses really gets ityou can rest assured.

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NASA Fitness Trainer-Turned-Nurse Lays Groundwork for New Chapter with MSN – Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

As a dedicated youth athlete, Shannon Allmann-Benoit was often injured. I spent a lot of time working with the athletic trainers, and I found myself getting interested in going into physical therapy, says Shannon, who grew up in a military family and wound up graduating high school in El Paso, Texas. When Shannon went to college at the University of Texas El Paso, she studied kinesiology and sports studies.

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SSM Health offers nursing programs for new graduates and student

Health Leaders | Nursing

SSM Health is offering Student Nursing Externships and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs at its Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon and St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. The Student Nurse Externship Program provides hands-on clinical training for student nurses, allowing them to earn an hourly wage while gaining practical experience. The Graduate Nurse Residency program is a 12-month educational pathway that helps new nurse graduates develop skills and confidence, offering a sign-on bonus, com

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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Coalition matches govt’s $100m pledge to fund 200 regional medical students

Nursing Review

Regional and rural Australias doctor shortage is being targeted as an election issue by the Coalition, which is promising to fund an extra 200 medical students to train as general practitioners to work in the bush. Nationally, Australia faces a shortage of 2466 GPs, according to a Department of Health report released last year, and the situation worsens the further you go from a capital city.

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What Florida Schools Offer Accelerated BSN Programs: Second Degree BSN

Registered Nursing

Considering an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) in Florida is more than a fast track to licensureit's a direct response to the state's pressing nursing shortage. Florida's rapidly growing and aging population, record hospital expansions, and high retirement rates among RNs have left healthcare employers scrambling to fill critical bedside and community health roles.

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Kayla McCarthy Didn’t Wait for a Match—She Became One

Daily Nurse

At Children’s Hospital Colorado, nurse Kayla McCarthy is known for her dedication to pediatric transplant patients. But recently, she went beyond the call of dutydonating a piece of her liver to save the life of a toddler patient at the very hospital where she works. McCarthy has been named Nurse of the Week for her extraordinary compassion. Every day, McCarthy cares for children who are either waiting for or recovering from organ transplants.

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MSN – Case Management Specialization Graduate Returns to Post University for a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

Post University

When Debra Sims went to college at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, she thought she would become an accountant. Her part-time job was in the accounts payable department of a business in downtown Dallas, and she had grown up thinking about becoming an attorney. However, life changed quickly when Debras parents passed away in a car accident when she was 21 years old.

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UMC nurses plan third strike amid ongoing contract dispute

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans are gearing up for their third strike on May 1 as contract talks with LCMC Health remain unresolved, NOLA.com reported. UMC nurses, backed by National Nurses United, already hit the picket lines twice, once in October last year and again in February this year, over staffing, pay, and safety issues. UMC CEO John Nickens says the strike wont disrupt operations, with plans to bring in contract nurses from other hospitals to cover the 24-hour period

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PX Week 2025: Honoring Caregivers, Fostering Trust, and Inspiring Healthcare Experiences

NRC Health

Patient Experience Week is a time to honor healthcare professionals and reflect on the importance of trust, compassion, and connection in care. NRC Healths themeHonoring Caregivers, Fostering Trust, Inspiring Experiencescalls organizations to recognize healthcare heroes, embrace trust-building strategies, and elevate the patient experience. The post PX Week 2025: Honoring Caregivers, Fostering Trust, and Inspiring Healthcare Experiences appeared first on NRC Health.

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Nursing, adventure and community: Why locum life with Rural LAP is the ultimate career move

Nursing Review

For Meg McIlwain, joining the Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) wasnt just a career shift, it was a lifestyle transformation. One of the best decisions I've made in my nursing career, Meg says, reflecting on her two-and-a-half-years as a locum nurse. Being a locum has allowed me to combine my love for aged care and nursing with my passion for travel.

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Avoiding Probate: How to Ensure a Smooth Transfer of Assets

Elder Care Matters

Avoiding probate is a critical step in ensuring that your assets are transferred smoothly and efficiently to your loved ones. Learn how living trusts and beneficiary designations can help simplify estate planning and prevent costly delays. The post Avoiding Probate: How to Ensure a Smooth Transfer of Assets appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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One Profession, Two Ways of Thinking: Challenges in Developing Australia's Nursing Workforce

Nursing Inquiry

ABSTRACT Professional education for licensed nurses in Australia is a complicated matter involving two education systemsvocational education and training, and higher educationeach characterized by a different curriculum model. The contribution of the two systems follows a division of the workforce into Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses, with vocational education serving the first division and higher education the second.

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Infographic: CNO Checklist for Nursing Advocacy

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs must be equipped with the skills to advocate for policies that will improve the lives of their nurses and help them deliver the best quality care to patients. Nurses across the country are faced with many challenges, such as workplace violence and staffing ratios, that have potential legislative components. On a panel about advocacy and policy at the 2025 HealthLeaders CNO Exchange , the participating CNOs had three areas of focus for nurse leaders wanting to get involved in the legislative

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Trust at the Core: Insights from the 2025 Experience Perspective Webcast

NRC Health

NRC Healths 2025 Experience Perspective webcast highlights why trustbuilt on reliability, competence, and respectis essential to patient loyalty. Learn how healthcare leaders can embed trust across marketing, access, leadership, and every point of care. The post Trust at the Core: Insights from the 2025 Experience Perspective Webcast appeared first on NRC Health.

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Pursue your passion in radiology in picturesque Hood River

Providence

You may have heard of Hood River, Oregon, as the windsurfing capital of the U.S., but this tight-knit community also offers a place to serve others as you grow in your imaging career.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Healthcare policy is an integral aspect of the U.S. healthcare system one that helps shape and protect the health and well-being of our population. Health policies impact issues as fundamental as smoking prevention and improving oral health through access to fluoridated water. They involve the rules and regulations set forth by lawmakers on a local, state and national level.

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Faculty Highlight Series: Ted Witherell

The Leadership Development Group

Guiding Leaders Through Growth, Grit, and Gut Instinct What happens when brilliance outpaces connection? That was the core question Ted Witherell , TLD Group Faculty Member, set out to explore with one of his recent coaching clientsa high-performing scientist at a Boston-based pharmaceutical organization, whose strategic mind had carried him far but whose interpersonal approach was holding him back.

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Welcome Back, Chris Leo!

Core Medical Group

Welcome back Chris Leo! He's a passionate recruiter connecting clinicians with their dream jobs. Explore his journey and dedication to personalized healthcare recruitment in this blog.

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